X-Ray Generator Circuit Fixation for Discharge Prevention

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing X-ray generators face issues with positional displacement of circuits within the insulator, leading to potential discharging during use or manufacturing.

Innovation Solution

The X-ray generator incorporates a fixing member, comprising an insulating first fixing member embedded in the insulator and fixed to the circuit, and a conductive or insulating second fixing member embedded in the insulator and fixed to the feeder, to stabilize the circuit's position and prevent displacement.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the circuit is covered with the insulator to prevent discharging, then discharging within the source is prevented, but the circuit may be positionally displaced in the insulator during use or manufacturing

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedischarging preventionVSAvoidcircuit position stability
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The fixing member is divided into multiple segments: a first fixing member that is insulating and a second fixing member that is insulating or conductive. These segmented fixing members are embedded in the insulator at different positions to provide comprehensive fixation of the circuit, preventing both discharging and positional displacement simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The fixing member acts as an intermediary element between the circuit and the insulator. It is embedded in the insulator and fixed to the circuit, serving as a mediator that secures the circuit's position while maintaining the insulating properties to prevent discharging.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Stability of the object's composition

If the circuit is fixed within the insulator using fixing members, then positional displacement is prevented, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecircuit position stabilityVSAvoidsource structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The fixing member serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides mechanical fixation to prevent circuit displacement, maintains electrical insulation to prevent discharging, and can be integrated into the existing insulator structure. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components, thereby limiting the increase in device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The fixing member is merged with the insulator structure by being embedded within it. The first and second fixing members are combined into a single integrated component that performs both fixation and insulation functions, simplifying the overall source structure despite the added fixation capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS20250247939A1X-ray generator
Publication Date: 2025.07.31 HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS KK
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AI summary

An X-ray generator includes: a housing; an electron gun; a target; a source; a feeder; and a fixing member including at least one of a first fixing member that is insulating and a second fixing member that is insulating or conductive, in which the source includes: an insulator that is solid; and a circuit, the circuit includes: a first voltage section; a booster configured to boost a first voltage to a second voltage; and a second voltage section configured to output the second voltage to the electron gun or the target through the feeder, the first fixing member is embedded in the insulator, is fixed to the circuit, and reaches a surface of the insulator, and the second fixing member is embedded in the insulator, and is fixed to each of the circuit and the feeder.